Tom slid a neatly prepared file across the table toward his mother. “I conducted thorough research, Mom. There’s a relatively new but rapidly rising technology company. They specialize in consumer gadgets and smart accessories. Last week alone, their stock valuation surged past one hundred billion dollars. I consulted with several investment specialists, and they all agree that the company has strong growth potential and they project it could reach three hundred billion dollars or more in the near future.” Greg scoffed loudly, unable to hide his skepticism. “That sounds far too good to be true.” Tom met his brother’s gaze steadily. “I performed extensive due diligence. The numbers check out, and the opportunity is legitimate. All we need to do is approach this with caution and follow the proper process.” He turned back to Madame Olivia. “If we invest five hundred thousand dollars now, we could secure a 10% equity stake. Based on conservative projections, that could generate ove

Sky’s AngelsSituated on the most expensive plot of land in the heart of Valemont’s central business district, Sky’s Angels spanned a full hectare and stood as the undisputed largest and most exclusive private clubhouse in the entire region.Only the highest-ranking executives and VIPs of the Knight Group were granted access. To the outside world, it was a mythical fortress where billionaires, power brokers, and shadowed influencers gathered. Ordinary people didn’t even dare dream of stepping inside.Despite Lord Pierce’s advice to rest and recover, Drex couldn’t stay idle. His curiosity about Halwin Cullen, the man threatening Leila, burned too strongly. He needed answers, perhaps because he had nothing else to do.He flagged down another taxi and gave the driver a single destination:“Sky’s Angels.”The driver turned around and gave him a long, skeptical once-over. Drex’s simple clothes, ordinary appearance, and lack of any visible luxury made him look completely out of place. T

Halwin’s eyes widened in disbelief. “What?! Uncle, I can tolerate you slapping me for no reason, but telling me to kneel and beg a worthless piece of garbage like Drex? No fucking way!” He laughed mockingly. “Don’t you know who he is? He’s just a pathetic wimp… a cuckold!”By then, Drex and Lord Pierce had entered the room. Drex remained completely silent, his expression calm and indifferent. He had grown so used to insults like these that they barely registered anymore. People had been calling him names for years. He wore them like a second skin.But that didn’t mean he would let it slide.‘Let him laugh and talk all he wants while he still can,’ Drex thought coldly. ‘When my turn comes, he’ll learn exactly who the real Drex is.’Joffrey’s eyes burned with panic and anger as he glared at his foolish nephew. “You’d better listen to me and get on your knees right this instant!” he hissed, shooting an uneasy glance at Lord Pierce.This stupid boy could get them both killed, yet he stil

The glass doors of Ellington Enterprises slid open with a soft hiss as Leila stepped into the sleek, modern lobby. Morning light streamed through the floor-to-ceiling windows, casting long golden beams across the marble floors. Normally, the sight filled her with pride since this was her family’s legacy, built over decades. Today, however, the weight of yesterday’s emergency meeting pressed heavily on her shoulders.She adjusted the strap of her leather portfolio bag and headed straight for the executive elevator. Her heels clicked sharply against the polished stone, each step echoing her growing unease about what had been happening in her family lately. The family had pinned everything on a single high-risk investment in New Age Technologies. Five hundred thousand dollars, money they could barely afford to lose, gambled on a relatively new tech firm that promised explosive growth. Uncle Tom had called it “a calculated risk.” and Madame Olivia fell for it hook, line, and sink

The grandfather clock in the main hall of the Ellington mansion struck seven as Leila stepped through the front door. The day had been long and mentally exhausting, but the weight on her shoulders felt even heavier now that she carried the financial team’s honest feedback.She found the family already gathered in the formal living room with Madame Olivia seated in her usual high-backed armchair like a queen holding court, with Greg and Kaden on the sofa opposite her.Leila set her bag down and took a steadying breath. “Good evening, everyone.”Madame Olivia looked up first, her expression expectant. “Leila. How did the meeting go with the financial department?”Leila remained standing, choosing not to sit just yet. She wanted them to hear the gravity in her voice. “It went as expected. Mr. Harlan and the team reviewed the New Age Technologies proposal thoroughly. They agree the growth metrics look promising on paper, but they have serious reservations about the risk level.”Greg lean